Romper Stomper

If you are a Russell Crowe fan and you still have not seen "Romper Stomper" then you need to check it out soon. "Romper Stomper" stars Russell Crowe in one of the very first films of his career. Crowe plays Hando, the leader of a group of skinheads who become alarmed at the way their neighbourhood in Australia is changing. The film is low-budget but still doesn't take away from the good story and the very good acting from the young Russell Crowe and cast. If you liked American History X, you definately need to give "Romper stomper" a chance.

A lot of free violence in this movie.

Premise - 12/20 - Most things with Neo Nazis are going to frustrate me, so I knew that going in. I was curious how things were going to go bad, because they ultimately will.
Cast/characters - 14/20 - Jacqueline McKenzie was both strong and insecure (and cute) in her role as Gabe, a rich girl that suffered sexual abuse from her father. Russell Crowe was an easy choice to play Hondo, the violent and unhinged leader of the group. Daniel Pollock was great as Davey. Most other characters were just guys and girls.
Story - 15/20 - When things go bad, I want to know how it went bad, why it went bad, and what happens after it went bad. This movie covered all of those questions well. The ending was open and provoked some thought about the characters' futures.
Dialogue - 11/20 - A lot of hurtful things said. I'm pretty thick-skinned, but it still makes me shake my head to hear this stuff.
World-building - 13/20 - The viewer became involved in the fight scenes, and then a more distant observer for the quiet scenes. I enjoyed the setting.

65/100 - 3/5 stars - The relationship between Davey and Gabe was the best part, and everything went pretty much how you'd expect it to go. The ending was climactic and appropriate. The subject matter would keep me from watching it more than once.